A Muzzle for Melastomus (1617)

Enraged at Joseph Swetnam’s misogynist publication, Rachel Speght methodically plots his demise. ...

An episode of the The Literature Lady podcast, hosted by Literature Lady, titled "A Muzzle for Melastomus (1617)" was published on November 22, 2006 and runs 30 minutes.

November 22, 2006 ·30m · The Literature Lady

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Enraged at Joseph Swetnam’s misogynist publication, Rachel Speght methodically plots his demise. This brazen young woman uses her wit, intellect, and unusual education to publicly humiliate the man who would become her greatest enemy as she defends the honor of women everywhere. Revenge has never been so sweet…

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Enraged at Joseph Swetnam’s misogynist publication, Rachel Speght methodically plots his demise. This brazen young woman uses her wit, intellect, and unusual education to publicly humiliate the man who would become her greatest enemy as she defends the honor of women everywhere. Revenge has never been so sweet…

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